Data Cart

Your data extract

0 variables
0 samples
View Cart
The DHS Program, which manages registration and access for IPUMS DHS, is again reviewing new user applications and requests for expanded access from currently approved users.
ABORTCOST (ABORTCOST)
Cost of abortion
Return to Pregnancy termination variables list

ABORTCOST is a 6-digit numeric variable with no implied decimal places. The type of currency depends on the country of the sample; see country-specific comparability.

Description

ABORTCOST reports the cost of the female respondent's last abortion. The unit of currency depends on the sample country.

Comparability

Along with universe differences, the unit of currency in ABORTCOST depends on the sample country.

Comparability - Standard DHS

ABORTCOST is a country-specific variable not included in the standard DHS women's questionnaire in any phase.

Universe

  • Congo Brazzaville 2011: Women age 15-49 who had an abortion in the past 5 years.
  • Gabon 2000: Women age 15-49 whose last pregnancy during the previous 5 years was an abortion.
  • Gabon 2012: Women age 15-49 who had an abortion in the past 5 years.
  • Nepal 2011: Women age 15-49 who had an abortion in the past 5 years.
  • Congo Brazzaville: 2011-W, 2011-C, 2011-B
  • Gabon: 2000-W, 2000-C, 2000-B, 2012-W, 2012-C, 2012-B
  • Nepal: 2011-W, 2011-C, 2011-B